Originally Posted by
mccube5
those are crazy numbers for American. 7407 spots will open up in less than 15 years. Total between the two is over 13000.
I believe the argument made regarding the pilot shortage is that there are over 10000 apps. on the sideline not willing to go to the regionals but waiting for these spots to open up. Well, that just about covers it. Should be a very interesting future.
well unless these "sideline guys" are flying C-130's in the ANG, or G5's for Netjets they wont have a shot if they are 135 guys or CFI's competing with regional CA's with 1,000's of hrs in glass aircraft